Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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2. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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3. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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4. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

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5. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET (for TMC Made with Kick Sensor)

except F-Sport:

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for F-Sport:

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6. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System)

(a) for TMMC Made with Kick Sensor:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(2) Disengage the 3 clamps to remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.

7. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

(a) for TMC Made without Kick Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 5 clamps to remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.

(b) for TMC Made with Kick Sensor:

(1) Disengage the 7 clamps to remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.

(c) for TMMC Made with Kick Sensor:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(2) Disengage the 8 clamps to remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.

8. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP (w/o Intuitive Parking Assist System)

HINT:

When removing the ultrasonic sensor clip, heat the rear bumper assembly and ultrasonic sensor clip using a heat light.

Heating Temperature:

NOTICE:

Do not heat the rear bumper assembly or ultrasonic sensor clip excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper assembly and ultrasonic sensor clip.

(b) w/ Kick Sensor:

(1) Remove the 2 ultrasonic sensor clips.

9. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)

HINT:

When removing the ultrasonic sensor clip, heat the rear bumper assembly and ultrasonic sensor clip using a heat light.

Heating Temperature:

NOTICE:

Do not heat the rear bumper assembly or ultrasonic sensor clip excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper assembly and ultrasonic sensor clip.

(b) Remove each ultrasonic sensor clip.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE

(a) Remove the No. 1 moulding tape. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 4 screws.

(b) Remove the 4 grommets to rear bumper extension sub-assembly LH.

12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the screw.

(b) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the reflex reflector assembly LH.

14. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. REMOVE CENTER REAR BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) for TMMC Made with Kick Sensor:

(1) Remove the kick door control sensor with bracket.

except F-Sport:

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for F-Sport:

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(b) Remove the 5 screws.

(c) Disengage the 3 clips to remove the center rear bumper extension sub-assembly.

16. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the 3 screws and 2 clips.

	Screw
	Clip

(b) Disengage the 2 claws, clip and guide to remove the rear bumper extension retainer LH.

17. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

(a) Disengage the 3 clips as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper side retainer LH.

Remove in this Direction

19. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. DISCONNECT REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws and grommet and disconnect the rear wheel house liner LH.

21. DISCONNECT REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. REMOVE LOWER REAR BUMPER RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration to remove the lower rear bumper retainer LH.

Remove in this Direction

23. REMOVE LOWER REAR BUMPER RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

(a) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper energy absorber.

Remove in this Direction

25. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (w/o Towing Hitch)

(a) Remove the 6 nuts and No. 1 rear bumper reinforcement.

26. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

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27. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

28. REMOVE UPPER REAR BUMPER RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the screw and upper rear bumper retainer LH.

29. REMOVE UPPER REAR BUMPER RETAINER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

30. REMOVE TOWING SOCKET (w/ Towing Hitch)

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31. REMOVE RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET LH (w/ Towing Hitch)

(a) Remove the nut.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and receiver hitch bracket LH.

32. REMOVE RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET RH (w/ Towing Hitch)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and receiver hitch bracket RH.

33. REMOVE RECEIVER HITCH BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Towing Hitch)

(a) w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System or Kick Sensor:

(1) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Remove the 6 bolts and receiver hitch bracket sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the receiver hitch bracket sub-assembly is very heavy, it may cause injury or fall resulting in damage to the vehicle body when it is being handled. During removal or installation, make sure that there are enough people available to hold the hitch bracket securely.